Vestfold, the county that keeps on giving and the place I’m lucky enough to call home! 🙂
Located on the south-east coast of Norway and the west side of the Oslofjord, you’ll find Vestfold – the smallest, but most densely populated county in Norway. Known for it’s rich history and charming archipelago, this place has so much to offer. With charming coastal towns on a shoestring from north to south, you’ll find stunning beaches and nature, music festivals and conserts, farm to table dining experiences, a deep dive into the viking history, a vibrant city and night life, and a great selection of restaurants & coffee shops. This is a place not to be missed!
Here’s 50 great way to experience the best Vestfold has to offer;
- Jam to your favorite artists at Stavernsfestivalen
- Jam to your favorite artists at Slottsfjellfestivalen
- Jam to your favorite artists at Fjordfesten
- Spend a night at the charming Nevlunghavn Gjestegiveri
- Enjoy an outdoor lunch surrounded by lots of greenery at Cafe Sliperiet
- Enjoy the sharing menu at Huset Restaurant
- Stay in a glasscontainer at a slow-paced nature resort
- Visit Lillavendel (combined farmers market, cafe & cute alpacas!)
- Go for a walk on the Coastal Path (find a map over the different paths here)
- Participate in Jentene på Kyststien (all girls event on the Coastal Path!)
- Eat lunch/dinner at trendy, but casual Paparazzi restaurant
- Visit Verdens Ende, Tjøme
- Spend a night at Norway’s most charming boutique hotel Engø Gård
- Enjoy a good lunch, coffee and delicious raw cakes at Hungry Heart Cafe
- Go for a walk in Bøkeskogen & a swim in Farris Lake
- Go wimming and sauna at Flyt Stavern
- Visit Foldvik Family Park (perfect for families!)
- Go strawberry picking (find you closest location here!)
- Glamping at Løvøya Oslofjord
- Stay in a luxurious treehouse at Tretopphytter Oslofjord
- Visit the Nerdrum Art Museum
- Followed by offee and lunch at Havfuglen Cafe
- Visit the car-free Island Veierland
- Try the delicious pizza at Villa Veierland
- Take a kayaking lesson in the Oslofjord (many locations availible!)
- Enjoy great coffee & their cute backyard at Bare Barista
- Attend a summer sunrise concert (both in Nevlunghavn and Verdens Endre)
- Go on a cruise to Svenner Island & Lighthouse
- Or even better; book an overnight stay at the lighthouse!
- Try the best iced coffee at Det Gule Galleriet Cafe
- Stay in an igloo by a fairytale lake
- Indulge in delicious Italian food at Stavissimo Trattoria
- Visit Søndre Grevle Farmers Market (and try the cinnamon buns from their own bakery!)
- Visit the cultural landscape of Mølen (the largest beach of pepples and it is a part of Vestfoldraet: the terrain left behind after the end of the most recent Ice Age 10.000 years ago!)
- Admire the spectacular scenery of the Kjærra Waterfalls Park
- Go swimming and have a cocktails at the Pool Club rooftop
- Enjoy pure wellness and spend a night at Farris Bad SPA Hotel (one of the most beautiful SPA hotels for adults in the nordic region & who won the award “SPA of the year in Europe 2025”.)
- Get a deep dive into the viking history at Midgard Viking Centre
- Tour Fredriksvern Verft (Norway’s first main naval base)
- Check out the art galleries in Fredriksvern Verft
- Visit the Stavern guest harbor
- Enjoy elevated and fine dining at Attrå and Ast
- Visit Munch’s House – a painters paradise by the fjord!
- Enjoy an ultimate summer concert at Foynhagen
- Admire the views with a great dinner & drinks at Taket Skybar
- Enjoy concerts and silent Disco at Kurbadhagen
- Embrace your creativity with the art of ceramic painting at Galleri Brown
- Enjoy a good Italian pizza at Pieno
- Experience the thrill at Høyt & Lavt Climbing Park (Climbing, free fall and zip-lining!)
- Enjoy a stay at the charming and historical Wilhelmsen House
With easy access from OSLO (OSL) and Sandefjord Torp Airport (TRF), and the ferries from Danmark & Sweden, make sure to add Vestfold to your Bucketlist on your next trip to Norway! 🙂
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